Duke of Feria to King Philip II, quoted in Patrick Fraser Tytler, England under the Reigns of Edward VI. and Mary: with the Contemporary History of Europe, Illustrated in a Series of Original Letters never before printed: with Historical Introductions and Biographical and Critical Notes, Vol. II (1839), p. 498
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It appears to me that she is a woman of extreme vanity, but acute. I would say that she must have great admiration for the King her father's mode of carrying on matters.
— Duke of Feria
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About Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, the childless Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
About Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, the childless Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty.
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